Chanika, Ilala

The postal code for the Chanika ward is 12115. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa): • Kidugalo • Lukomi • Lukooni • Nguvu Mpya • Ngwale • Tungini • Vikongoro • Virobo • Yongwe Government The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Chanika Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward. The ward has the following administration offices: • Chanika Police Station • Chanika Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji) • Chanika Ward Tribunal (Baraza La Kata) is a Department inside Ward Government Office In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors. ==Demographics==

The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward. In total, 75,271 people called the ward home in 2022. == Education and health==

Education The ward is home to these educational institutions • Chanika Primary School • Benedict Primary School • Dololo Primary School • Kimwani Primary School • Daily Life Primary School • Kidugalo Primary School • Lukooni Primary School • Winga Primary School • Mvuti Primary School • Mkuchembe Primary School • Kibadeni Primary School • Zingiziwa Secondary School • Didas Masaburi Secondary School • Chanika Secondary School • Furaha Secondary School, Chanika • Nguvu Mpya Secondary School • Msimbu Secondary School • City College of Health and Allied Sciences, Chanika Healthcare The ward is home to the following health institutions: • Luqman Dispensary • Luhanga Health Center • Arafa Health Center, Chanika • Bi Mkasi Health Center • Chanika Health Center • Buyuni Health Center, Chanika • Hebab Health Center • Tikaya Health Center • Chanika Maternity Hospital ==References==